Situated on the outskirts of Karaikkudi, the main town of Chettinad, The Bangala is designated a Heritage Hotel.
The 24 fan-cooled, airy rooms are comfortably furnished with traditional pieces and old photographs, with the communal rooms full of character. Taken good care of by the host, surrounded by a small, colorful garden and pool, it is the perfect place from which to explore the small town and nearby villages.
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Photos of The Bangala
Reception, The Bangala, Chettinad
Room 4, The Bangala, Chettinad
The Bangala, Chettinad
The Bangala, Chettinad
Reception, The Bangala, Chettinad
Room 4, The Bangala, Chettinad
The Bangala, Chettinad
The Bangala, Chettinad
Tour ideas in Chettinad
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at The Bangala as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Visalam
Chettinad
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Chettinad mansions tour ![Chettinad Palace, Chettinad]()
Chettinad mansions tour
Chettinad mansions tour
The Chettinad region is fascinating — legend has it that the Chettiars were pivotal in the Chola Empire, dominating coastal business as gem dealers, salt merchants and chandlers.
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Chettinad and nearby places
- Madurai 73 kilometers away
- Trichy 84 kilometers away
- Tanjore 91 kilometers away
- Tranquebar 161 kilometers away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 182 kilometers away
- Munnar 188 kilometers away
- Kerala 230 kilometers away
- Kothamangalam 234 kilometers away
- Pondicherry 240 kilometers away
- Palakkad 245 kilometers away